Jett Howard
#13SF · Orlando Magic
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 126 | 4.4 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 38.3% | 31.7% | 82.5% |
| 2025-26 | 48 | 5.3 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 40.0% | 35.4% | 94.4% |
| 2024-25 | 1 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| 2023-24 | 2 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 66.7% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$5.5M
AAV
$2.8M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jett Howard's contract with the Orlando Magic grades out as a slightly below-market contract, earning a D+ CVI grade. At $2.8M per year over 2 years, this is a minimum-level contract. Jett's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Small Forwards. At 22 years old, Jett is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. The team paid a premium that will need to be justified by on-court production. The team will need Jett to significantly improve to justify this financial commitment.
Performance Analysis
Jett Howard earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Small Forward. Across 126 career games, Jett has averaged 4.4 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game. Jett's strongest metric is FG% at 3828.1, compared to the NBA Small Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 0.7, below the Small Forward median of 4.0. Among 118 NBA Small Forwards graded this season, Jett ranks 117th in overall performance. Jett will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Orlando Magic.
Current Sentiment
Jett Howard is viewed as a disappointing lottery pick struggling to justify expectations in year two. Recent career performances provide modest encouragement, but consistency remains elusive and concerning overall. His cheap contract offers little risk, yet the Magic's option decline signals limited organizational confidence. Trade block rumors suggest the organization views him as expendable rather than core. Fan sentiment leans pessimistic—most see him as a bust requiring a fresh start elsewhere.
Transaction History
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